Updated on Dec 18, 2024
While not a member of the big three American truck manufacturers—RAM, Ford, and GM—Japanese automaker Toyota is still a force to be reckoned with in the American pickup truck market. As the brand behind the best-selling midsize Tacoma and impressive full-size Tundra, Toyota’s truck division is a constant reminder that the United States isn’t the only manufacturer of reliable, hard-working pickup trucks.
If you’re the proud owner of a new Toyota Tundra, packing the impressive 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 power plant, consider protecting your investment with a heavy-duty grille guard from RealTruck®. These accessories, also called brush guards, are one of the most effective means of protecting your Tundra’s front end against impacts, abrasions, and mild fender benders.
At RealTruck, we offer a wide selection of front-end guards for the Tundra. If you’re unsure which best suits your truck, you’ve come to the right place. Follow along through this RealSource feature to find the best brush guards and grille guards for Toyota’s full-size pickup truck—the Tundra.
You can’t ever have too much protection, whether you use your Tundra as a dedicated work truck or a family hauler. Such is the methodology behind outfitting your truck with a heavy-duty grille guard.
Grille guards offer comprehensive front-end protection to your Toyota Tundra, featuring heavy-duty alloy constructions, max-coverage designs, and corrosion-resistant coatings for years of reliable service. Whether mowing down dense brush on a ranch, conquering obstacles on a trail, or bumping shopping carts in a grocery store parking lot, heavy-duty grille guards keep your Tundra’s grille, headlights, bumper, and vital mechanical components from accruing damage.
However, protection isn’t the only benefit. Grille guards and brush guards also boost aesthetics, giving your Tundra a rough and tough appearance to match its beefy internals. Additionally, grille guards make accessory mounting a breeze, often featuring pre-drilled auxiliary light mounting tabs, shackle lugs, and winch mounts to accommodate aftermarket products.
With benefits covered, let’s jump into our experts’ top recommended products. Each brush guard has been carefully selected based on their quality, styling, and accessory accommodations.
Up first is the Tough Country Grille Guard, packing robust steel construction, a classic tubular design, and frame-mounted brackets for unmatched strength.
While the Tough Country Grille Guard offers traditional tubular steel styling, it rebels against the notion that “less is more.” Beefy headlight guards, a hood protector, and an expanded metal mesh grille filler offer industry-leading protection, while an ultra-glossy black powder coat finish ties these components together.
To top things off, the Tough Country Grille Guard is quick and easy to install with its bolt-on design and vehicle-specific hardware. Tough Country backs each Grille Guard with a limited 1-year warranty.
Features:
Heavy-duty tubular steel construction
Gloss black, industrial-grade powder coat finish
Includes all mounting brackets and hardware
Simple no-drill installation
Frame-mounted for maximum protection
Expanded metal mesh grille filler
1-¼-in.-diameter tubular steel headlight guards
Limited 1-year warranty
Westin is a leader in the automotive accessory market, specializing in heavy-duty auto parts for all makes and models. The HDX Winch Mount Black Grille Guard is one such product featuring a robust tubular steel construction that’s fully welded for superior strength. Corrosion resistance is provided by a black powder coat finish, which also boosts aesthetics.
The Westin HDX Winch Mount Black Grille Guard packs a few essential features for the off-road enthusiast. Each order includes a bolt-on MAX winch tray, accepting up to a 12,000 lbs. capacity winch. Optional light clamps are an effective way to boost visibility on the trail, accepting traditional single-post off-road lights.
Westin backs the HDX Winch Mount Black Grille Guard with a limited 3-year warranty.
Features:
One-piece, fully-welded construction
2-in.-diameter tubular steel frame
1.25-in.-diameter tubular steel supports
Corrosion-resistant black powder-coat finish
Includes matching bolt-on MAX winch tray
Accommodates winches with up to 12,000 lbs. capacity
Vehicle-specific mounting kit included
Simple no-drill installation (most applications)
Optional light clamps can be purchased separately
Includes 2.75-in. upright rubber strips for additional protection
Durable punch plate steel grille
3-year warranty
Stick to the classics with the Classic Stainless Grille Guard from Black Horse. Featuring a traditional tubular design, a bright polished finish, and a simple bolt-on installation, the Black Horse Classic Stainless Grille Guard is the perfect addition to any Tundra.
The Black Horse Classic Stainless Grill Guard features a heavy-duty tubular stainless steel construction, offering exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Removable wings/guards protect your Tundra’s headlight lenses, preventing unsightly chips and cracks. Consider opting for Black Horse’s optional LED light kit if additional visibility is needed. Alternatively, use the pre-drilled tabs to affix the LED pods of your choice.
Black Horse backs the Classic Stainless Grille Guard with a limited lifetime warranty.
Features:
16-gauge stainless steel construction
Lustrous mirror-polished finish
Vehicle-specific mounting kit, hardware, and instructions included
Simple, bolt-on installation (most applications)
Removable wings/brush guards on most applications
Mounting tabs with pre-drilled holes for auxiliary lighting
Optional pair of 5-in. or 7-in. auxiliary LED lights available with red or black housing
Limited lifetime warranty
Outfit your Tundra with the legendary, ranch-inspired styling of the Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guard.
This premium grille guard is the ideal companion for a dedicated work rig or ranch truck, featuring a durable, fully-welded, 12-gauge steel construction and secure, frame-mounted design. Finished in a corrosion-resistant black powder coat, the Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guard offers years of reliable, rust-free performance.
The Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guard is proudly made in the USA. Ranch Hand backs this product with a limited 1-year warranty for peace of mind.
Features:
Heavy-duty, ranch-style grille guard
Secure, frame-mounted design
Durable 12-gauge steel construction
Fully-welded
Corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish
Made in the USA
Simple bolt-on installation
1-year warranty
With a name like “Rugged,” it’s tough to go wrong with the Black Horse Rugged Grille Guard. This robust, high-strength steel grille guard lives up to its name, offering heavy-duty protection to your Toyota Tundra.
Removable headlight cages and a stout punch-plate grille insert help to boost protection, while a heavy-duty powder coat finish prevents rust for years of reliable service and good looks.
Black Horse backs every Rugged Grille Guard with a limited 3-year warranty.
Features:
High-strength steel construction
Semi-gloss black powder coat finish
Vehicle-specific hardware and mount kit included
Simple no-drill installation
Removable headlight cages
Heavy-duty punch-plate grille insert
Several lighting options are available
Limited 3-year warranty
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